African Rhythms

26/03/2025

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22/03/2025

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Every great show needs the perfect hosts to keep the energy high and the vibes just right!

We’re excited to introduce **Sheena White** and **C. Ricardo** as the official hosts of **Vineyard Music Fest** on **May 25th at Grove Vineyards & Winery in Gibsonville, NC!**

With their charisma, passion for music, and electric stage presence, they’ll keep the night flowing smoothly while making sure you have an unforgettable experience.

Get ready for **great music, good vibes, and an incredible night under the stars!**

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22/03/2025

Rest in Power Champ 🕊️

21/03/2025

Whispers of the Ancestors: The Dance of the Spirits

The air shimmered with the pulse of ancient drums, their voices rising like a call from the depths of time. Rhythms older than memory echoed through the gathering, summoning spirits unseen, stirring the breath of the wind with whispers from the past. And in the heart of the sacred circle, they danced.

Draped in robes as white as drifting clouds, their garments swayed with each movement, fluid as the river’s song. Bare feet pressed into the earth, warm and alive beneath them, moving in harmony with the heartbeat of those who walked before. This was no mere dance—it was invocation, it was remembrance, it was the bridge between worlds.

Not only flesh and bone stirred beneath the sky’s endless gaze. Shadows flickered at the edges of sight, voices lingered in the hush between drumbeats, presence woven into every breath. The Ga people, keepers of sacred rites, swayed as one with the unseen, their bodies carried by the echoes of ancestors who would never be forgotten.

The drums spoke, deep and commanding, their rhythm a summons, a prayer, a vow. Arms lifted, eyes closed, souls yielding to the hands of those who still walked beside them, unseen but ever near.

A dance of honor. A dance of longing. A dance of power.

And as the dance rose to its peak, the spirits stirred, moving among the living, their presence felt in the hush of the wind, the tremor of the earth, the silent knowing in every heart.

We are here. We have never left..
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21/03/2025

For our friends from the past Vineyard MUSIC FEST, we cannot wait to see you again. For our new friends joining us for the first time for the 3rd Annual Vineyard Music Fest, we cannot wait to meet you. See you all on Memorial Day Weekend for a magical day of great music, good vibes, celebration and fun.
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20/03/2025

Remembering Lee "Scratch" Perry, born on this day March 20th, 1936.
Lee "Scratch" Perry OD (born Rainford Hugh Perry; was a Jamaican record producer, songwriter and singer noted for his innovative studio techniques and production style. Perry was a pioneer in the 1970s development of dub music with his early adoption of remixing and studio effects to create new instrumental or vocal versions of existing reggae tracks. He worked with and produced for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Marvin, the Congos, Max Romeo, Adrian Sherwood, Beastie Boys, Ari Up, the Clash, the Orb, and many others.
From Upsetters to the Ancestors, your spirit echoes on. Still Upsetting di I-niverse!
❤️ you are missed.
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20/03/2025

19/03/2025

3rd Annual Vineyard MUSIC FEST
Memorial Day Weekend.

Friends on the East Coast in the US, looking forward to seeing you in person for a magical day of great music, good vibes, celebration and fun.
Tickets at https://averysunshine.vineyardmusicfest.com/tix
Use limited Coupon Code VMF 2025 at checkout to get a $5 off your ticket purchase. See you there!

19/03/2025

**From the Legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to Vineyard Music Fest**

Great music, rich culture, and unforgettable moments—this is what music festivals are all about. Experience that same energy and spirit at Vineyard Music Fest this Memorial Day weekend, featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Avery*Sunshine.

Get your tickets now: www.vineyardmusicfest.com

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18/03/2025

We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Aurelio Martinez yesterday in a plane crash off the coast of Honduras. One of the most extraordinary Central American artists of his generation, Aurelio was a musical ambassador and champion of the Garifuna. Hailing from the small community of Plaplaya in Honduras, he grew up immersed in Garifuna rhythms, rituals, and songs. With powerfully evocative vocals, and talent as a composer, guitarist, and percussionist, Aurelio was central to the perpetuation, innovation, and survival of this unique tradition.

He was a true ambassador for and advocate of his people and culture, and his warmth, generosity of spirit, and commitment to teaching the next generation represented some of the best of what we strive for. His gifts will always be remembered and may he RIP. Our condolences to the Martinez family

Photo: Aurelio (L) performing at the 75th National Folk Festival in Greensboro, NC. Photo by Michael G. Stewart.
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15/03/2025

Music festivals: The best way to connect.

This Memorial Day weekend, experience music, community, and unforgettable moments at the 3rd Annual
Don’t miss Grammy Award-winning artist Avery*Sunshine live on stage.

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***Use limited coupon code VMF2025 to get a $5 discount at checkout***

14/03/2025

The Best of Both Worlds: African and Soul Music Unite

Vineyard Music Fest brings together the rich rhythms of African music and the deep soul of R&B for an unforgettable experience. Join us this Memorial Day weekend and feel the connection through music.

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13/03/2025

MUSIC FESTIVAL THROWBACKS

This Memorial Day weekend, experience that same soul, passion, and history with Grammy Award-winning artist Avery*Sunshine at 3rd Annual Vineyard MUSIC FEST

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of music and culture.

Get your tickets now: www.vineyardmusicfest.com